US Bridges

HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W of Jct. Main St. · Structure no. S090143Y8DOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 3,232 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY S Walpole ST
CrossesI 95 NB
Location1 MI W of Jct. Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10637, -71.22994
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,232 (2024)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB carry?

About 3,232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Walpole ST over I 95 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.